Smoking issues are hazy at best

In regards to your April 4 story ("Smoked out"): I am a resident of the Coral Village apartments. I have always found it quite comfortable and pleasant. I still do, though I have to admit I dislike the current dissension regarding residents being allowed to smoke in their own living space. I am, of course, elderly, have my share of health problems, and am a former smoker.

I well remember when I still smoked and worked in a hospital where smoking was allowed in the ladies' room. Often when I was there by myself and someone entered, the woman entering would begin to cough violently at the sight of my cigarette even though I hadn't lit it yet.

The anti-smoking version of Pavlov's dogs.

I have not personally noticed any difference in the physical atmosphere at Coral Village. I detect no odor and could not tell you which three apartments are home to the three smokers in a 57-unit building. I have never seen smoke creeping out from under a doorway or sighted any sneaking through electrical outlets.

The EPA has stated that "driving a private car is probably a typical citizen's most polluting activity." As I look out through those open windows I can't help but wonder how many cars go to and fro on 5th Street in the time it takes to smoke a cigarette.

But we haven't been propagandized properly yet on the dangers of auto exhaust or a great many other harmful things which have not been demonized like smoking.

Jo Conroy

Coralville

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Smoking issues are hazy at best

In regards to your April 4 story ('Smoked out'): I am a resident of the Coral Village apartments. I have always found it quite comfortable and pleasant.